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West Bengal Budget 2026 proposes one lakh government jobs, a DA increase, welfare allocations, and investment-focused reforms. Presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, the BJP government's first budget aims to promote economic growth, employment generation, and infrastructure development across the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting West Bengal on June 20-21, 2026, to attend Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, launch development projects, and participate in International Yoga Day events in Kolkata, according to the Press Information Bureau.
